Research Coordinator, Psychiatry

Description

The Department of Psychiatry in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Coordinator. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position will be based out of the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education at the University of Calgary - Foothills Campus, and also involves working with government and community-based non-profit agencies across the province. The Research Coordinator is expected to work during normal business hours, however, there may be occasional work on evenings and weekends. This position may require travel to community sites across the province.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator with support from the senior leadership team. 

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Support and coordinate various quantitative research functions within the project, which may include generating research materials, recruiting and consenting participants, survey design, quantitative research analysis, scoping/systematic reviews, report writing and assisting with other quantitative research activities within the scope of the project
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the quantitative research including recruiting, obtaining informed consent, data collection, data entry, quantitative data analysis, ethics submissions, revisions, annual approvals, and appropriate and timely follow-up for research studies
• Develop research documents including informed consent forms, source document worksheets, surveys, and participant tracking
• Document internal processes and contribute to scientific quantitative reporting and manuscripts for publication
• Maintain research files with attention to version control and maintain research databases with timely data entry
• Assist in scheduling, facilitating, and maintaining records for ongoing research team meetings with all stakeholders
• Coordinate and schedule research visits according to study procedures and ethics compliance

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Master's degree in social sciences, psychology, or related discipline (bachelor's degree with sufficient experience will be considered)
• At least 3 years of experience conducting quantitative research in social, behavioural or clinical settings, preferably in research specific to youth populations
• Extensive knowledge in quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Experience analyzing large administrative health data sets will be considered a strong asset
• Experience conducting scoping and systematic reviews will be considered a strong asset
• Experience working with children, youth, and families will be considered a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience liaising and working with internal and external research partners, such as governments, agencies, and non-profits
• Strong understanding of ethics guidelines for conducting research
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Collaborative approach and team-oriented mindset
• Exceptional attention-to-detail, especially when working with quantitative research data
• Demonstrated skills with data collection software (e.g. SPSS, REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel within Alberta
• A valid Class 5 Driver's license with proven good driving record (abstract required) and ability to use own personal vehicle for travel is required

Application Deadline:  May 14, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

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